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How to Shred Cabbage

02/16/24 | Tips & Tricks, Vegan, Vegetarian

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Learn how to shred cabbage the quickest and easiest way possible.

If you’ve never shredded cabbage before, it can be a little confusing to know where to start when faced with a whole head of cabbage on your cutting board.

No worries! Shredding cabbage is super quick and easy. Here’s how to do it…

Shredded cabbage on a cutting board.

How to Shred Cabbage

1. Peel any loose or discolored leaves from the outside of the cabbage and rinse and dry it well. Cut the cabbage in half from top to the stem base.

Collage of cabbage being cut to make coleslaw.

2. Lay the flat side of each piece down and cut each of the halves in half again from top to bottom.

3. At the base of each wedge, is the hard, white heart of the cabbage. Cut that out of each piece at an angle.

Collage showing how to shred cabbage.

4. Finally, slice each wedge into shreds, starting at the tip and working down to the base until you have a perfect pile of shredded cabbage sitting on your cutting board.

Collage of shredded cabbage being cut.

Shredding Cabbage with A Mandoline

For very fine, perfectly even shreds, you can use a mandoline to shred your cabbage. Cut the cabbage into wedges and remove the core and then use the mandoline to shred each quarter into pieces.

Selecting Cabbage

Look: Choose a cabbage that is brightly colored, tightly closed, and mostly free of dark spots or blemishes. A couple loose and dull-colored outer leaves are okay.

Feel: When picked up, the cabbage should feel heavy for its size with crisp leaves. It should feel firm, not soft or spongy, which can indicate rotten spots inside.

Red or Green: While there are many types of cabbages, red cabbage and green cabbage (AKA Cannonball cabbage) are the varieties used most often in Western cooking. The two can be used interchangeably in recipes. Aside from the color, with cooking, their texture and flavor are very similar.

Shredded cabbage in a colander.

How to Store Shredded Cabbage

Shredded cabbage stores well. Transfer the cabbage to an airtight container or zip-top bag and store in the refrigerator for 5 to 7 days.

What to Make With Shredded Cabbage

Coleslaw (great on BBQ Chicken Sandwiches)
Soups (like Ground Turkey Vegetable Soup)
Stir-fry

Ground turkey soup in a blue pot.

FAQ

How much shredded cabbage will a head of cabbage produce?

Cabbage size varies a TON, so it’s impossible to say exactly how much shredded cabbage a single head will yield.

But, on average, a medium-sized cabbage will yield 8 to 10 cups of shredded cabbage.

Can you freeze shredded cabbage?

Yes! You can freeze shredded cabbage, but it will lose some of its crunch after freezing. Don’t plan on freezing cabbage to use fresh later in coleslaws or tacos, but it works okay if you plan on cooking with it for things like in soups or a stir-fry.

Tips and Tricks

  • It can be a little difficult to make the first cut through a head of cabbage. A very sharp chef’s knife will make your job much easier.
Shredded cabbage on a cutting board.

Shredded Cabbage

How to shred cabbage the quickest and easiest way possible.
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Course: Dinner, Ingredient
Cuisine: American
Prep Time: 5 minutes minutes
Cook Time: 0 minutes minutes
Total Time: 5 minutes minutes
Servings (Hover or Click to Change Yield): 8 + cups
Calories: 17kcal
Author: Tracy

Equipment

  • Sharp Chef's Knife

Ingredients

  • 1 medium cabbage

Instructions

  • Peel any loose or discolored leaves from the outside of the cabbage and rinse and dry it well.
  • Cut the cabbage in half from top to the stem base.
  • Lay the flat side of each piece down and cut each of the halves in half again from stem to top.
  • At the base of each wedge, is the hard, white heart of the cabbage. Cut that out of each piece at an angle.
  • Slice each wedge into shreds, starting at the tip and working down to the base.
  • Use immediately or store in an airtight container in the refrigerator for 5 to 7 days.

Notes

Yield: A medium-size cabbage should yield at least 8 to 10 cups of shredded cabbage.
Freezing: Shredded cabbage will lose some of its crunch after freezing. Don’t plan on freezing cabbage to use fresh later in coleslaws or tacos, but it freezes fine for use in things like in soups or a stir fry.
To freeze, store the shredded cabbage in a freezer bag and press all the air out. Use within 2 months. 
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